The two kittens, named Tipper and Skipper, were nursed back to health and are now doing fine.
Regan is a hero dog for certain, but I have no words to describe the low-life(s) that dumped the kittens in the first place.
The news this week runs from the magic (yesterday’s salvation of unwanted kittens by a yellow Lab) to the tragic. Right here in my hometown, Canton City Health Department and Stark County Humane Society officials removed 22 dogs from a filthy, boarded up home.
As reported in Canton’s Repository, the dogs were found in a home where rescuers had to slog “through ankle-deep layers of dog feces to rescue 22 canines.”
City Director of Environmental Health Mark Adams said, “It’s probably one of the worst I’ve seen in a long time. One of the most horrific things was three medium-sized dogs crammed into a small dog cage – a pet carrier.”
After the dogs were removed, city workers were pulled out of the house because of health concerns in the filthy – and one would assume quite fragrant – enclosed space. They later cleaned the back and side yards, filling half of a city garbage truck. It is feared that when they get to the inside of the house, they may find dead animals under the filth.
The dogs are being cleaned up and looked after at the Stark County Humane Society, where they appear to be basically in good health.
What is wrong with people???!!!???
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Have you ever had to deal with the grief of losing a beloved pet? No one wants to go through this, but if you have pets long enough, you will eventually deal with their loss. As hard as it is for us as adults, think about how much more difficult it would be to process the loss as a child. To address this concern, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Barbara Walsh has written “Sammy in the Sky” to help parents help their children through the death of a pet.
Former airport baggage handler Lynn Jones knew there was something wrong with the dog in the carrier. She was supposed to load the dog onto a plane, but when she saw the sad look and his emaciated body, she was certain the poor creature wouldn’t survive the flight to Texas. So she refused to load the dog on the plane, going against her supervisor’s instructions. Ms. Jones was fired as a result of her refusal.
A month after the incident at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the dog has fully recovered (and has been returned to his neglectful owner!) but Ms. Jones is still jobless despite the fact that her former employers and company executives have praised her actions and “situational awareness”.
You can read the full story here.
I always love a good hero story. Life With Dogs brings us this story of a dog who loves kittens.
Continue reading Wednesday’s Wild Wacky World of Dog News: Lab saves discarded kittens
How do you get a dog not to be afraid of a youngster in a power wheelchair? The best way I know of is to get the dog from Canine Companions for Independence in Santa Rosa, CA or one of their local training centers such as the one in Delaware, OH.
Hard to believe it’s less than 3 weeks until Christmas! And Hanukkah begins in just over 2 weeks! So, what to get for that special hound or hound lover on your list? Here’s our top ten gift picks.
Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Holiday Gifts for Your Dog
OK, so someone sent me the horse and dog video I posted earlier today, but when I was looking at that one, this video popped up as something I might be interested in. I have to say, I think it’s even cuter! Again, I can’t imagine any of my dogs doing this – I’m sure they’d think hors d’ouevres were being served.
For whatever reason, YouTube wouldn’t let me embed the video – you’ll have to click here to see it.
Let me know which one you liked better – the horse or the duck.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
I’m not sure any of my dogs would be interested in playing with anything this big, but I love this video!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Continue reading Michael Vick gets a new dog: Hut Hut the Beagle